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Amasya
Area: 5.520 km²
Population: 357.191 (1990)
Traffic Code: 05
Districts: Amasya (center), Goynucek, Gumushacikoy, Hamamozu, Merzifon, Suluova, Tasova.
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Sites of Interest
- Amasya Castle
- Rock Graves
- Gokmedrese Complex
- Torumtay Mausoleum
- Burmali Minare Mosque
- Sultan Mesud Mausoleum
- Bimarhane (cure center)
- Buyukaga and Kucukaga complexes
- Yorguc Pasha Mosque
- Mehmed Pasha Mosque
- Sultan Beyazid Mosque
- Beyazid Library
- Borabay Lake
- Cakallar and Karakaya Recreational Areas
Provincial Cultural Directorate
Telephone: (358) 218 29 80
Fax: (358) 218 72 59
State Fine Arts Gallery Directorate
Hazeranler Konagi
05100 Amasya
Telephone: (0 358) 218 18 69
Fax: 218 72 59
Museum
Amasya Museum: Ataturk Caddesi, Amasya. Telephone: (358) 218 69 57
Historical Sites and Ruins
Rock graves of the Kings
Local Events
- 13-14 May: Relay Race, Amasya
- 12 June: Ataturk Culture and Arts Week
- 20-22 October: The Amasya Talks, Amasya
Festivals
3-5 October: Okra Festival, Tasova
Fairs:
- 6 May: Hidirellez Culture and Spring Celebrations, Amasya
- 1 September: Freedom Fair, Suluova